Inflation Impact Calculator
Convert today's goal cost into a future cost by factoring in inflation, and plug that number into your SIP, lumpsum or goal- planner tools.
Inflation Impact
See how the cost of living or specific goals will rise over time due to inflation, and what that means for your wallet.
In 10 years at 6% inflation
Cost in today's terms
Amount required for the goal today.
₹ 5,00,000
Years to Goal
Time horizon for this expenditure.
10 years
Annual Inflation Rate (%)
Average yearly price increase (usually 6-7%).
6% p.a.
Inflation erodes purchasing power silently.
Future Value
₹8,95,424
Budget needed later
Price Doubling
11.9 Yrs
Time for prices to 2x
💡 Insight: To maintain your wealth, your investments must generate at least 6% returns (post-tax). A standard savings account (3-4%) means you are effectively losing money every year.
Purchasing Power Note
At 6% inflation, what costs ₹5,00,000 today will require ₹8,95,424 in 10 years just to maintain the same standard of living.
*This calculation assumes inflation is compounded annually. Use this future value as your "Target Amount" in your SIP or Goal planning.
Yearly Price Progression
See how much more you'll pay year-over-year.
| Year | Estimated Cost | Value Eroded |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹5,30,000 | - ₹28,302 |
| Year 2 | ₹5,61,800 | - ₹55,002 |
| Year 3 | ₹5,95,508 | - ₹80,190 |
| Year 4 | ₹6,31,238 | - ₹1,03,953 |
| Year 5 | ₹6,69,113 | - ₹1,26,371 |
| Year 6 | ₹7,09,260 | - ₹1,47,520 |
| Year 7 | ₹7,51,815 | - ₹1,67,471 |
| Year 8 | ₹7,96,924 | - ₹1,86,294 |
| Year 9 | ₹8,44,739 | - ₹2,04,051 |
| Year 10 | ₹8,95,424 | - ₹2,20,803 |
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